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FIRE WEATHER PLANNING FORECAST FOR EASTERN WASHINGTON AND NORTH IDAHO
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPOKANE WA
603 AM PDT MON APR 6 2026
DISCUSSION
..GUSTY WINDS AND DRY ON TUESDAY
TODAY WILL BE VERY WARM. A MOSTLY DRY COLD FRONT WILL SWEEP
ACROSS THE REGION TUESDAY MORNING. BREEZY PRE-FRONTAL SOUTH TO
SOUTHWEST WINDS TODAY. INCREASING AND SHIFTING WINDS FROM
SOUTHWEST TO NORTH- NORTHWEST WITH COLD FRONT PASSAGE. COOLER ON
TUESDAY BUT MUCH DRIER WITH NEAR CRITICAL RELATIVE HUMIDITY VALUES
IN THE AFTERNOON. REMAINING DRY WITH DIURNALLY DRIVEN WINDS
THROUGH FRIDAY. UNSETTLED WITH LIGHT SHOWERS FOR THE WEEKEND.
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FORECASTS FOR 20 FOOT WIND SPEEDS (VALLEYS AND RIDGE TOPS) ARE
10 MINUTE AVERAGES REFLECTING RAWS WIND.
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WAZ696-698-070145-
EAST WASHINGTON CENTRAL CASCADES (ZONE 696)-
EAST WASHINGTON NORTH CASCADES (ZONE 698)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF STEVENS PASS, LAKE WENATCHEE AREA,
AND LEAVENWORTH
603 AM PDT MON APR 6 2026
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....64-74 VALLEYS AND 54-64 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........3 DEGREES WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........40-55 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........15 PERCENT DRIER VALLEYS, AND UNCHANGED
MOUNTAINS.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...WEST 3 TO 12 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 20
MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTHWEST 6 TO 17 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND
30 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......4500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....34-42 VALLEYS AND 24-34 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........8 DEGREES COOLER VALLEYS, AND 13 DEGREES
COOLER MOUNTAINS.
* MAX HUMIDITY........61-80 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........5 PERCENT WETTER VALLEYS, AND 10 PERCENT
WETTER MOUNTAINS.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...WEST 5 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND
30 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WINDY. WEST 12 TO 27 MPH WITH GUSTS TO
AROUND 45 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......2500 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 15 TO 30 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
TUESDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....47-57 VALLEYS AND 37-47 MOUNTAINS.
* MIN HUMIDITY........26-35 PERCENT VALLEYS AND 30-45 PERCENT
MOUNTAINS.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...BREEZY. WEST 8 TO 19 MPH WITH GUSTS TO
AROUND 35 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WINDY. WEST 16 TO 31 MPH WITH GUSTS TO
AROUND 55 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......5000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 15 TO 30 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 31 TO
41 VALLEYS...24 TO 34 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 54 TO 64 VALLEYS...45 TO
55 MOUNTAINS. SOUTHWEST WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
FRIDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 37 TO 45 VALLEYS
29 TO
39 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 60 TO 68 VALLEYS...50 TO 60 MOUNTAINS.
SOUTHWEST WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
SATURDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN AND HIGH MOUNTAIN
SNOW. LOWS 39 TO 47 VALLEYS...31 TO 41 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 53 TO
62 VALLEYS...45 TO 55 MOUNTAINS.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF VALLEY RAIN AND MOUNTAIN
SNOW. LOWS 36 TO 45 VALLEYS...29 TO 39 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 49 TO
58 VALLEYS...41 TO 51 MOUNTAINS.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR APR 13 - 19 2026
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ697-070145-
EAST PORTION OF NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK/LAKE CHELAN NATIONAL
RECREATION AREA (ZONE 697)-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF STEHEKIN
603 AM PDT MON APR 6 2026
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....60-70 VALLEYS AND 51-61 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........1 DEGREE WARMER VALLEYS, AND 5 DEGREES COOLER
MOUNTAINS.
* MIN HUMIDITY........45-60 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........5 PERCENT DRIER VALLEYS, AND 5 PERCENT WETTER
MOUNTAINS.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHWEST 3 TO 9 MPH WITH GUSTS TO
AROUND 20 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTHWEST 6 TO 17 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND
30 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......4000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN EARLY IN THE
EVENING.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....30-40 VALLEYS AND 21-31 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........9 DEGREES COOLER VALLEYS, AND 16 DEGREES
COOLER MOUNTAINS.
* MAX HUMIDITY........70-80 PERCENT VALLEYS AND 75-90 PERCENT
MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........5 PERCENT WETTER VALLEYS, AND 25 PERCENT
WETTER MOUNTAINS.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...WEST 5 TO 14 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30
MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST 9 TO 24 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 40
MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......2500 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 15 TO 30 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
TUESDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....44-54 VALLEYS AND 33-43 MOUNTAINS.
* MIN HUMIDITY........35-50 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...BREEZY. WEST 7 TO 16 MPH WITH GUSTS TO
AROUND 30 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WINDY. WEST 12 TO 27 MPH WITH GUSTS TO
AROUND 50 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......4000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 20 TO 30 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
WEDNESDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 29 TO 37 VALLEYS
21 TO
30 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 52 TO 62 VALLEYS...42 TO 52 MOUNTAINS. WEST
WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
THURSDAY...CLEAR. LOWS 32 TO 40 VALLEYS
25 TO 35 MOUNTAINS.
HIGHS 57 TO 67 VALLEYS...47 TO 57 MOUNTAINS. SOUTHWEST WIND UP TO
5 MPH.
FRIDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 35 TO 43 VALLEYS
28 TO
38 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 58 TO 68 VALLEYS...49 TO 59 MOUNTAINS.
SOUTHWEST WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
SATURDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN AND HIGH MOUNTAIN
SNOW. LOWS 37 TO 45 VALLEYS...30 TO 39 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 51 TO
61 VALLEYS...42 TO 52 MOUNTAINS.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF VALLEY RAIN AND MOUNTAIN
SNOW. LOWS 34 TO 43 VALLEYS...27 TO 36 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 47 TO
57 VALLEYS...38 TO 48 MOUNTAINS.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR APR 13 - 19 2026
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ704-070145-
METHOW VALLEY (ZONE 704)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF MAZAMA, WINTHROP, AND TWISP
603 AM PDT MON APR 6 2026
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....67-77.
* 24 HR TREND........4 DEGREES WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........27-40 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........5 PERCENT DRIER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST 3 TO 11 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......5000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....34-44.
* 24 HR TREND........5 DEGREES COOLER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........60-75 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........UNCHANGED.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...FAIR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST 3 TO 11 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......3000 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
TUESDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....50-60.
* MIN HUMIDITY........19-27 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST 6 TO 14 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25
MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 15 TO 30 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
WEDNESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 30 TO 38. HIGHS 55 TO 62. WEST
WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 34 TO 43. HIGHS
59 TO 69. SOUTHWEST WIND UP TO 5 MPH.
SATURDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN. LOWS 39 TO 47. HIGHS
57 TO 65.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN. LOWS 36 TO 43. HIGHS
53 TO 61.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR APR 13 - 19 2026
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ703-070145-
OKANOGAN VALLEY (ZONE 703)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF CONCONULLY AND OMAK
603 AM PDT MON APR 6 2026
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....70-79.
* 24 HR TREND........5 DEGREES WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........27-35 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........5 PERCENT DRIER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTH 3 TO 14 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25
MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......4500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....39-44.
* 24 HR TREND........8 DEGREES COOLER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........50-60 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........5 PERCENT DRIER.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...POOR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST 5 TO 14 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25
MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......3000 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
TUESDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....53-62.
* MIN HUMIDITY........17-22 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......WINDY. NORTHWEST 12 TO 23 MPH WITH GUSTS TO
AROUND 40 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......8500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 15 TO 25 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
WEDNESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID TO UPPER 30S. HIGHS
56 TO 64. NORTHWEST WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 37 TO 43. HIGHS
62 TO 72. SOUTH WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
SATURDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN. LOWS 43 TO 48. HIGHS
61 TO 69.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN. LOWS IN THE LOWER TO
MID 40S. HIGHS 56 TO 64.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR APR 13 - 19 2026
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ702-070145-
COLVILLE RESERVATION (ZONE 702)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF NESPELEM AND KELLER
603 AM PDT MON APR 6 2026
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....67-77 VALLEYS AND 61-68 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........2 DEGREES WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........30-40 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........UNCHANGED VALLEYS, AND 5 PERCENT WETTER
MOUNTAINS.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTH 3 TO 11 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25
MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTH 3 TO 14 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25
MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......5000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....37-46.
* 24 HR TREND........5 DEGREES COOLER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........55-65 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........UNCHANGED.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...FAIR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTHWEST 4 TO 11 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND
25 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST 6 TO 16 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND
25 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......3000 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
TUESDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....51-61 VALLEYS AND 45-52 MOUNTAINS.
* MIN HUMIDITY........19-24 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...BREEZY. WEST 7 TO 18 MPH WITH GUSTS TO
AROUND 35 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WINDY. WEST 10 TO 23 MPH WITH GUSTS TO
AROUND 45 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......9000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 15 TO 30 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 32 TO 40. HIGHS
56 TO 66 VALLEYS...50 TO 60 MOUNTAINS. WEST WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
FRIDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 37 TO 42. HIGHS 62 TO 71 VALLEYS
57 TO 64 MOUNTAINS. SOUTH WIND UP TO 5 MPH.
SATURDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN. LOWS 41 TO 46. HIGHS
58 TO 67 VALLEYS...53 TO 60 MOUNTAINS.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN. LOWS 38 TO 43. HIGHS
54 TO 63 VALLEYS...48 TO 55 MOUNTAINS.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR APR 13 - 19 2026
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ699-070145-
OKANOGAN HIGHLANDS AND KETTLE MOUNTAINS (ZONE 699)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF REPUBLIC AND CURLEW
603 AM PDT MON APR 6 2026
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....67-76 VALLEYS AND 60-68 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........1 DEGREE WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........29-40 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........UNCHANGED.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTH 3 TO 11 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25
MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTH 4 TO 14 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND
30 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......5500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....33-43.
* 24 HR TREND........5 DEGREES COOLER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........55-65 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........10 PERCENT DRIER VALLEYS, AND UNCHANGED
MOUNTAINS.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...FAIR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTHWEST 3 TO 11 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND
25 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTHWEST 6 TO 17 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND
30 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......3000 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
TUESDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....50-58 VALLEYS AND 43-51 MOUNTAINS.
* MIN HUMIDITY........19-25 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...BREEZY. NORTHWEST 7 TO 17 MPH WITH
GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WINDY. NORTHWEST 9 TO 23 MPH WITH
GUSTS TO AROUND 45 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......9500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 20 TO 35 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 29 TO 38. HIGHS
57 TO 67 VALLEYS...50 TO 60 MOUNTAINS. NORTHWEST WIND UP TO
10 MPH.
FRIDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 35 TO 40. HIGHS 63 TO 72 VALLEYS
57 TO 65 MOUNTAINS. SOUTH WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
SATURDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN. LOWS 39 TO 45. HIGHS
59 TO 67 VALLEYS...53 TO 60 MOUNTAINS.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN AND HIGH MOUNTAIN SNOW.
LOWS 36 TO 43. HIGHS 54 TO 63 VALLEYS...48 TO 55 MOUNTAINS.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR APR 13 - 19 2026
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ700-701-070145-
SELKIRK MOUNTAINS OF NORTHEAST WASHINGTON (ZONE 700)-
FOOTHILLS OF NORTHEAST WASHINGTON (ZONE 701)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF METALINE FALLS, IONE, COLVILLE,
DEER PARK, AND NEWPORT
603 AM PDT MON APR 6 2026
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....67-75 VALLEYS AND 57-67 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........1 DEGREE WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........30-40 PERCENT VALLEYS AND 35-50 PERCENT
MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........5 PERCENT WETTER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTH 3 TO 10 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTH 4 TO 14 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND
25 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......5000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN EARLY IN THE
EVENING.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....41-46 VALLEYS AND 34-42 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........UNCHANGED.
* MAX HUMIDITY........60-70 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........10 PERCENT DRIER VALLEYS, AND 5 PERCENT WETTER
MOUNTAINS.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...FAIR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTHWEST 3 TO 10 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTHWEST 5 TO 16 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......3500 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
TUESDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....51-58 VALLEYS AND 40-50 MOUNTAINS.
* MIN HUMIDITY........20-30 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...BREEZY. WEST 7 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO
AROUND 30 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WINDY. WEST 11 TO 23 MPH WITH GUSTS TO
AROUND 45 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......10000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 15 TO 30 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
WEDNESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 29 TO 37. HIGHS 55 TO
62 VALLEYS...46 TO 54 MOUNTAINS. WEST WIND UP TO 5 MPH.
THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 31 TO 40. HIGHS
60 TO 70 VALLEYS...52 TO 62 MOUNTAINS. SOUTHEAST WIND UP TO
5 MPH.
SATURDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN. LOWS 38 TO 45. HIGHS
60 TO 66 VALLEYS...51 TO 59 MOUNTAINS.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN AND HIGH MOUNTAIN SNOW.
LOWS 36 TO 43. HIGHS 55 TO 62 VALLEYS...46 TO 54 MOUNTAINS.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR APR 13 - 19 2026
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
IDZ101-070145-
NORTHERN AND CENTRAL IDAHO PANHANDLE (ZONE 101)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF ST. MARIES, RATHDRUM PRAIRIE,
SILVER VALLEY, BONNERS FERRY, AND PRIEST LAKE
603 AM PDT MON APR 6 2026
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....65-71 VALLEYS AND 56-66 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........3 DEGREES WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........40-50 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........5 PERCENT WETTER VALLEYS, AND UNCHANGED
MOUNTAINS.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTH 3 TO 8 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 20
MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTH 4 TO 13 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND
25 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......5500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN EARLY IN THE
EVENING.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....43-49 VALLEYS AND 36-44 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........UNCHANGED.
* MAX HUMIDITY........65-80 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........UNCHANGED VALLEYS, AND 10 PERCENT WETTER
MOUNTAINS.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTHWEST 3 TO 11 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND
25 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTHWEST 6 TO 17 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND
30 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......3000 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
TUESDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY IN THE MORNING THEN MOSTLY
SUNNY. A CHANCE OF MOUNTAIN SNOW AND VALLEY RAIN IN THE MORNING.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....50-55 VALLEYS AND 41-51 MOUNTAINS.
* MIN HUMIDITY........27-40 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...BREEZY. SOUTHWEST 8 TO 18 MPH WITH
GUSTS TO AROUND 35 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WINDY. SOUTHWEST 12 TO 26 MPH WITH
GUSTS TO AROUND 50 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......9000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 20 TO 35 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
WEDNESDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 31 TO 37 VALLEYS
25 TO
32 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 53 TO 58 VALLEYS...43 TO 53 MOUNTAINS. WEST
WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
THURSDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 29 TO 38. HIGHS 58 TO 63 VALLEYS
49 TO 59 MOUNTAINS. SOUTHWEST WIND UP TO 5 MPH.
FRIDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 32 TO 40. HIGHS 62 TO 67 VALLEYS
54 TO 64 MOUNTAINS. SOUTH WIND UP TO 5 MPH.
SATURDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN. LOWS 37 TO 45. HIGHS
58 TO 63 VALLEYS...50 TO 60 MOUNTAINS.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN AND HIGH MOUNTAIN SNOW.
LOWS 35 TO 44. HIGHS 52 TO 58 VALLEYS...44 TO 53 MOUNTAINS.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR APR 13 - 19 2026
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ705-706-070145-
FOOTHILLS OF CENTRAL WASHINGTON CASCADES (ZONE 705)-
WATERVILLE PLATEAU (ZONE 706)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF CHELAN, WENATCHEE, WATERVILLE,
AND GRAND COULEE
603 AM PDT MON APR 6 2026
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....70-79.
* 24 HR TREND........5 DEGREES WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........29-35 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........UNCHANGED.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST 4 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30
MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......5000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....39-46.
* 24 HR TREND........3 DEGREES COOLER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........50-65 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........5 PERCENT DRIER.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...FAIR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST 7 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......3500 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 15 TO 25 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
TUESDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....53-62.
* MIN HUMIDITY........19-28 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......WINDY. WEST 10 TO 22 MPH WITH GUSTS TO
AROUND 40 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......8000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 15 TO 30 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
WEDNESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 33 TO 40. HIGHS 56 TO 64. WEST
WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 37 TO 45. HIGHS
61 TO 71. SOUTHWEST WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
SATURDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 43 TO 48. HIGHS 59 TO 67.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN. LOWS 39 TO 46. HIGHS
55 TO 63.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR APR 13 - 19 2026
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ707-708-070145-
WESTERN COLUMBIA BASIN (ZONE 707)-EASTERN COLUMBIA BASIN -
PALOUSE - SPOKANE AREA (ZONE 708)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF MOSES LAKE, EPHRATA, SPOKANE, PULLMAN,
RITZVILLE, WILBUR, AND CHENEY
603 AM PDT MON APR 6 2026
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....71-81.
* 24 HR TREND........1 DEGREE WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........25-40 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........5 PERCENT DRIER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTH 3 TO 12 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......4500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....43-50.
* 24 HR TREND........UNCHANGED.
* MAX HUMIDITY........60-75 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........UNCHANGED.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...FAIR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST 6 TO 13 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25
MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......3000 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
TUESDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....55-65.
* MIN HUMIDITY........19-28 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......WINDY. WEST 13 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO
AROUND 40 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......8000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 15 TO 25 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
WEDNESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 32 TO 37. HIGHS 58 TO 65.
SOUTHWEST WIND UP TO 5 MPH.
THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 35 TO 44. HIGHS
63 TO 73. SOUTHEAST WIND UP TO 5 MPH.
SATURDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN. LOWS 42 TO 48. HIGHS
62 TO 69.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN. LOWS NEAR 40. HIGHS
57 TO 65.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR APR 13 - 19 2026
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ709-070145-
LOWER PALOUSE - SNAKE RIVER (ZONE 709)-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF POMEROY
603 AM PDT MON APR 6 2026
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....68-77.
* 24 HR TREND........1 DEGREE WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........35-45 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........UNCHANGED.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST 3 TO 12 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25
MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......4000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....47-52.
* 24 HR TREND........UNCHANGED.
* MAX HUMIDITY........60-70 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........5 PERCENT DRIER.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...FAIR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST 7 TO 18 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 35
MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......2000 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 15 TO 25 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
TUESDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....55-64.
* MIN HUMIDITY........25-35 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......WINDY. WEST 16 TO 31 MPH WITH GUSTS TO
AROUND 50 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......6500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 20 TO 35 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
WEDNESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID TO UPPER 30S. HIGHS
56 TO 65. SOUTHWEST WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
THURSDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS NEAR 40. HIGHS 60 TO 70. EAST WIND
5 TO 10 MPH.
FRIDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS NEAR 40. HIGHS 64 TO 73. EAST WIND
UP TO 5 MPH.
SATURDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN. LOWS IN THE MID TO
UPPER 40S. HIGHS 59 TO 68.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN. LOWS IN THE LOWER TO
MID 40S. HIGHS 54 TO 63.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR APR 13 - 19 2026
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
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